The team
The Child Safety and Wellbeing Service sits within the Office of the Chief Risk Officer (OCRO), a division established to strengthen statewide leadership and capability in risk management across the Department of Health. OCRO provides strategic risk oversight, structured governance, policy coordination and whole-of-system safety initiatives that support safer services and better outcomes for Tasmanians.
Working collaboratively across the Agency, the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service provides leadership, governance and oversight to promote the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and young people. The team works closely with clinical, operational and executive stakeholders to identify safeguarding risks, strengthen organisational capability, support continuous improvement, and embed a child-safe culture in accordance with the Child and Youth Safe Standards.
The role
Join the Office of the Chief Risk Officer in a pivotal role that helps shape child safeguarding practices across Tasmania's public health system. The Principal Coordinator – Child Safety and Wellbeing Service leads the assessment and oversight of safeguarding risks, supports high-level governance and reporting processes, and provides expert advice on complex child safety matters. The position plays a key role in embedding child safety, accountability and continuous improvement across the Department of Health.
The successful candidate
Applicants will bring:
- Demonstrated expertise in assessing and managing complex child safeguarding risks, with the ability to identify emerging issues and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Proven experience coordinating and reviewing safety incidents, analysing trends and driving evidence-based improvements within governance, risk or safety frameworks.
- Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to prepare strategic reports, briefings and governance documentation, and provide authoritative advice on sensitive matters.
- Strong leadership capability, professional judgement and adaptability, with experience operating independently in complex environments while maintaining confidentiality and supporting organisational change.
Details of appointment
- Permanent
- Full time
- 76 hours per fortnight
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$132,460 to $139,392 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, law, or a health-related discipline, supported by experience managing sensitive matters and working with confidential information.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Tracey Turner
Position: Director - Child Safeguarding and Statewide Complaints
Phone number: 0461 255 110
Email address: tracey.turner@health.tas.gov.au
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